How Well You Know The Piano Lesson

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    What is Bernieces daughters name?

    • Mary
    • Maretha
    • Marshall
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This quiz is designed to see how well you know the play " The Piano Lesson." After taking this quiz you should feel good about the book. If you fail, read the book again and take this quiz again.

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  • 2. 

    Why does Boy Willie want the Piano

    • To have it to keep

    • To sell it for Sutters land

    • So Berniece cant have

    Correct Answer
    A. To sell it for Sutters land
    Explanation
    Boy Willie wants to sell the piano for Sutter's land because he sees it as an opportunity to finally own his own property. He believes that by selling the piano, he can use the money to buy the land that his ancestors were once enslaved on. This represents a chance for him to reclaim his family's history and gain a sense of ownership and independence. Additionally, Boy Willie may also want to sell the piano to provide financial stability for himself and his family.

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  • 3. 

    Who did Berniece see at the top of her stairs?

    • Her Mother?

    • A rat?

    • Sutters Ghost?

    Correct Answer
    A. Sutters Ghost?
    Explanation
    Berniece saw Sutter's Ghost at the top of her stairs. This suggests that the presence she encountered was not her mother or a rat, but rather a supernatural entity associated with Sutter. The mention of Sutter's Ghost implies a haunting or paranormal experience, adding an element of mystery or fear to the situation.

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  • 4. 

    What is Averys occupation

    • A preacher

    • A slave

    • A cook

    Correct Answer
    A. A preacher
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, it can be inferred that Avery's occupation is a preacher. The other options, being a slave or a cook, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as possible answers.

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    How odes Berniece get rid of the ghost?

    • By yelling at it

    • By singing songs

    • By fighting it

    Correct Answer
    A. By singing songs
    Explanation
    Berniece gets rid of the ghost by singing songs. Singing has a calming and soothing effect, which can help to dispel negative energy and create a positive atmosphere. It is possible that the ghost is attached to a particular song or music, and by singing, Berniece is able to connect with the ghost and release it from its attachment. Singing can also bring joy and uplift the spirits, creating a harmonious environment that is incompatible with the presence of a ghost.

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  • 6. 

    What does Berniece threaten Boy Willie with if he takes her piano

    • A gun

    • A knife

    • A bat

    Correct Answer
    A. A gun
    Explanation
    Berniece threatens Boy Willie with a gun if he takes her piano. This implies that she is willing to use force to protect her possession. The gun symbolizes her determination to defend what is important to her and highlights the intensity of the conflict between Berniece and Boy Willie over the piano. It also suggests that Berniece values the piano greatly and is unwilling to let it go without a fight.

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  • 7. 

    Who died in the play

    • Cleotha

    • Wining Boy

    • Both a and b

    Correct Answer
    A. Cleotha
    Explanation
    The given question asks about who died in the play. The options provided are Cleotha, Wining Boy, and Both a and b. Since the correct answer is Cleotha, it can be inferred that Cleotha is the character who died in the play.

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  • 8. 

    What did Wining Boy sell to Lymon

    • His shoes

    • His Suit

    • Both a and b

    Correct Answer
    A. Both a and b
    Explanation
    Wining Boy sold both his shoes and his suit to Lymon.

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  • 9. 

    What did Boy Willie do behind Bernieces back

    • Lied about Sutters death

    • Took the Piano

    • Hooked up with her best friend

    Correct Answer
    A. Took the Piano
    Explanation
    Boy Willie took the piano behind Bernieces back. This implies that he went against her wishes or without her knowledge and took the piano without her permission. This action could potentially cause conflict or tension between the two characters, as it involves taking something of value without consent.

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  • 10. 

    Did Avery recieve his loan for his Church

    • I dont know

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer is "Yes." This suggests that Avery did receive his loan for his church.

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